Thrive

Richard Sutton is the founder and CEO of the leading global business health and performance consultancies, SuttonHealth and The Performance Code. As an expert in his field, Richard works with CEOs, leadership teams and companies around the world in driving effective stress management, resilience promotion and performance realization. With more than 20 years experience in the world of professional sport, Richard has worked with top-ranked tennis players, winning Olympic teams and countless athletes, making him an industry leader in advising on performance, resilience and adaptability. With a special interest in the genetics of human performance, potential and resilience, Richard is the co-developer of the DNA Resilience Panel, a genetic test covering 13 of the most influential genes that are key in the area of self-mastery and personal excellence. Richard has been a post-graduate lecturer in the areas of pain management, health and athlete development for almost two decades at leading South African and international universities. He is the author of the bestsellers Stressproof (2021) and The Stress Code (2022) and developer of The Stress Code app, a highly innovative wellness tool designed to analyse and quantify specific stresses and resilience competencies.

"Richard's expertise in human health and performance is unparalleled. He has helped me through some of the most critical moments in my career. This book is a must-read."—Kevin Anderson, Wimbledon finalist